Patents by Inventor William F. O'Dell

William F. O'Dell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lace guide
    Patent number: 9149089
    Abstract: Lacing systems can be used for tightening a shoe or other article. Some embodiments include a lace guide that includes a lace channel that is disposed below a portion of the shoe such that the lace channel is hidden from view, and an exposed end piece that is positioned on the exterior of the article such that the end piece is visible during use. The end piece can be generally bell-shaped and can provide a curved sliding surface for a lace to slide on when being tightened or loosened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Boa Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Cotterman, Sean T. Cavanagh, Michael J. Nickel, William F. O'Dell
  • LACE GUIDE
    Publication number: 20120000091
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to lacing systems for tightening a shoe or other article. Some embodiments include a lace guide that includes a lace channel that is disposed below a portion of the shoe such that the lace channel is hidden from view, and an exposed end piece that is positioned on the exterior of the article such that the end piece is visible during use. The end piece can be generally bell-shaped and can provide a curved sliding surface for a lace to slide on when being tightened or loosened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Boa Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse D. Cotterman, Sean T. Cavanagh, Michael J. Nickel, William F. O'Dell